Operations Research

Description

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The major requirements for the Ph.D. involve coursework, a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination, and a dissertation. Students are also expected to participate in RUTCOR seminars and other major RUTCOR events.

At, or prior to, the beginning of the first semester at Rutgers, the students will be tested on calculus, linear algebra, probability theory and statistics. The results will be used to advise students about courses to take, or the steps to take to correct weaknesses in their preparation for the graduate program.

Students are encouraged to discuss their course of study with any of the faculty members of RUTCOR. Students must have their registration or preregistration cards signed each semester by the Graduate Director of RUTCOR, the Associate Graduate Director, or, in their absence, by an appropriately designated faculty member.

Contents

* Introduction to Probability
* Introduction to Statistical Linear Models
* Linear Programming
* Nonlinear Optimization

* Seminar in Operations Research
* Stochastic Models of Operations Research
* Discrete Optimization
* Topics in Applied Operations Research

and at least two courses out of the following list: * Data Mining
* Stochastic Calculus for Finance
* Financial Time Series
* Dynamic Programming
* Stochastic Programming

Requirements

* Personal statement, official transcripts, resume, and three letters of recommendation.
* Masters students GRE General test.

English Language Requirements

Funding

Financial support for graduate study in Operations Research at Rutgers is coordinated through RUTCOR. Students are supported in a variety of ways, which include teaching, graduate and research assistantships in the participating departments of RUTCOR or in RUTCOR itself, research assistantships on faculty members' research projects, fellowships, and adjunct teaching jobs. Applications for financial support should be included with the application for admission, and are due by January 15th for the following academic year (beginning in September). Late applications for financial support will be accepted as long as support is available.

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